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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.84, 16,383.42 and 3,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.84, 16,383.42 and 3,995.88 is: 5,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.84 : 16,383.42 = 3,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.84/16,383.42 = 3,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.84x = 16,383.42 × 3,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.84x = 65,466,180.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,466,180.31/10,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.61

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